Technical Article

Dispensing Lubricants

Dispensing lubricants is typically an easy task, as compared to the dispensing of other materials with a short “pot life” (such as thermosetting epoxy), but there are still many pitfalls to avoid. Most of the time, the amount of lubricant is not very critical, nor is the method of dispensing. How technicians apply the lubricant depends largely on the product design itself, such as whether the application being lubricated is a bearing or bushing, or electronics module, or medical device. It is important for a technician to consider how to do it “best” - most economically, most efficiently, etc. - considering the details of the product. This article, written by Robert Hoffman, Nye’s Western Region Engineering Manager, is an overview that covers many of the important features to consider when dispensing lubricant.